A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for collaboratively communications among device are provided in which a communications device is operable to receive a message from a peer device in the communications environment which indicates that an event associated with the peer device has occurred. Further, based on reception of the message, the device may be operable to change at least one of functionality from a normal operating state to a modified operating state. Similarly, a device may be operable to receive a message indicating various functionalities active on a peer device. When the device detects occurrence of an event, it may determine whether any of the various functionalities associated with the peer device may be affected. Where any of the functionalities are affected, the device may generate a message for the peer device associated with the affected functionality and may transmit the message to the peer device.